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2026
FTC opens inquiry into personalized pricing and compensation
The FTC launched an inquiry into whether Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Target and Walmart use consumers’ or workers’ personal data to set prices or compensation, and ordered the companies to provide information.
2026
Delta Air Lines reports weaker-than-expected Q3 earnings and cuts full-year outlook
Delta Air Lines reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of $1.72 per share on revenue of $17.59 billion, below analyst expectations of $1.75 per share on revenue of $17.67 billion. The company said higher fuel costs continue to weigh on its outlook and cut its full-year earnings outlook; shares fell 4% premarket.
2026
Delta Air Lines reports Q3 2026 earnings, missing Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years
Delta Air Lines released third-quarter 2026 results, missing Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years: adjusted EPS of $1.72 versus $1.75 expected and adjusted revenue of $17.59 billion versus $17.67 billion expected. Net income fell 47% from a year earlier to $756 million.
2026
United Airlines launches status match campaign targeting Delta and American elite flyers
United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program that grants holders of any elite frequent flyer tier at Delta Air Lines and American Airlines matching United status for 90 days. To keep the status through Jan. 31, 2028, participants must spend from $1,500 to $7,000 on eligible United flights within those 90 days, depending on the matched tier. United is also using its new Starlink Wi-Fi as a hook in the campaign, which comes as the three biggest U.S. airlines compete for high-spending customers.
2026
United, American, Delta and JetBlue waive change fees ahead of nor'easter
United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways waived change fees for flights Friday through Sunday ahead of a nor'easter that federal forecasters warned would bring high winds, rainfall and potential flooding to the Northeast U.S. Customers can change flights to airports in the New York City area, Boston and smaller New England airports without paying a change fee or fare difference if they can fly before the middle of the following week.
2026
Passenger sues Delta over cramped seat and back injury
Rolando Jimenez sued Delta Air Lines in Gwinnett County State Court, claiming he suffered a serious back injury during a 5½-hour Atlanta-to-Seattle flight when the passenger next to him encroached into his assigned Main Cabin seat on an Airbus A321 and he was not moved; the lawsuit also challenges the size of Delta's A321 Main Cabin seats and seeks damages including medical expenses, pain and suffering, future treatment, punitive damages and legal expenses. Delta said it could not comment on pending litigation.
2026
Delta makes AI-powered Concierge available to all SkyMiles Members
Delta Air Lines has made its AI-powered Delta Concierge digital assistant available to 100% of SkyMiles Members in the Delta app, less than a year after it launched in beta. The assistant supports disruption rebooking, eligible flight cancellations, bag tracking, eCredits and SkyMiles account details, and now allows customers to cancel an eligible flight directly through a conversation, with the assistant submitting a refund request or issuing an eCredit in real time.
2025
Family sues Delta and KLM over alleged bed bug infestation on flight
A Virginia family filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia against Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, claiming they were bitten by bed bugs during a KLM-operated flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam purchased through Delta's SkyMiles program, and seeking $200,000 in damages.
2021
Amadeus and Delta announce global distribution agreement
Amadeus and Delta Air Lines announced a global distribution agreement giving Amadeus-connected travel sellers access to Delta's full range of products through the Amadeus Travel Platform.
2021
Delta introduces facial recognition technology for airport security
Delta Air Lines is introducing facial recognition technology to airport security to streamline the airport check-in process.
2021
Delta launches biometric PreCheck bag-drop pilot in Atlanta
Delta announced and began offering a pilot PreCheck bag-drop experience in Atlanta for SkyMiles members who are also registered for TSA PreCheck. Passengers can opt in and use facial recognition at self-service bag-drop machines.
2021
Delta and Travelport sign global distribution agreement
Delta Air Lines and Travelport signed a global, multi-year content distribution agreement. The agreement provides Travelport-connected travel buyers access to Delta's enriched content through the Travelport+ platform.
2021
Delta partners with AT&T and Apple on an upgraded electronic flight bag
Delta Air Lines announced a collaboration with AT&T and Apple to provide its pilots with upgraded electronic flight bags using 5G-equipped iPad Pro devices. The devices are to replace the current electronic flight bags and use AT&T connectivity services.
2021
Pilot sues Delta over alleged crew-app trade-secret theft
Delta was sued by its pilot Craig Alexander, who alleges that the airline stole his QrewLive crew-messaging app and used it as the basis for its own app. Delta said the allegations were not an accurate or fair description of its development of its internal crew messaging platform.
2021
CVS announces employer-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic partnerships
CVS announced plans to partner with 18 employers across 51 locations to operate COVID-19 vaccination clinics under its Return Ready program.
2021
Delta announces Iceland flights from three U.S. cities
Delta announced new daily service to Iceland from Boston beginning May 20, and the renewal of service from New York's JFK beginning May 1 and Minneapolis-St. Paul beginning May 27.
2021
Delta and Newrest expand catering partnership
Delta Air Lines and Newrest announced an expansion of their catering partnership. Newrest was set to provide catering solutions for Delta at seven additional airports in South Africa, Spain, Chile, Brazil, and Mexico from the second quarter of 2021.
2020
Delta and KLM announce Covid-tested Atlanta–Amsterdam flights
Delta Air Lines and KLM announced Covid-tested flights between Atlanta and Amsterdam. The planned flights were to operate four times per week for an initial three-week trial, with each airline operating two frequencies weekly.
2020
Delta confirms Paul Jacobson's departure
Delta Air Lines confirmed that Paul Jacobson would depart the airline effective November 15 to join General Motors as chief financial officer.
2020
Delta begins flights from Salt Lake City's new Concourse A
Delta's Flight 2020 departed for Atlanta from the new Concourse A at Salt Lake City International Airport, marking the first flight from Delta's new home at the airport.